Steampunk

By JAKE ELLISON

on January 17, 2013 2:23 PM

Jennifer Brunkhorst dresses up in steampunk style during the 2nd annual Colorado Anime Festival at the Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel on March 26, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.

Jennifer Brunkhorst dresses up in steampunk style during the 2nd annual Colorado Anime Festival at the Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel on March 26, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.

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A cosplayer dressed as a Victorian steampunk robot British soldier on day 2 of the November Birmingham MCM Comic Con at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK on November 20, 2016 in Birmingham, England.

Steampunk enthusiasts sit in their customised motorhome as they attend the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle festival is the largest and longest running steampunk festival in the World; combining art, literature, music, fashion and comedy. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.

Steampunk enthusiasts sit in their customised motorhome as they attend the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle

A steampunk enthusiast attends the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle festival is the largest and longest running steampunk festival in the World; combining art, literature, music, fashion and comedy. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.

A steampunk enthusiast attends the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle festival is the largest and longest running

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Steampunk fashion on immigrant Day 2016 held at the Immigration Museum on June 25, 2016 in SÃ£o Paulo, Brazil.

Steampunk fashion on immigrant Day 2016 held at the Immigration Museum on June 25, 2016 in SÃ£o Paulo, Brazil.

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Steampunk enthusiasts attend the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle festival is the largest and longest running steampunk festival in the World; combining art, literature, music, fashion and comedy. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.

Steampunk enthusiasts attend the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle festival is the largest and longest running

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Steampunk enthusiasts attend the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle festival is the largest and longest running steampunk festival in the World; combining art, literature, music, fashion and comedy. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.

Steampunk enthusiasts attend the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle festival is the largest and longest running

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Steampunk enthusiasts attend the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle festival is the largest and longest running steampunk festival in the World; combining art, literature, music, fashion and comedy. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.

Steampunk enthusiasts attend the first day of 'The Asylum Steampunk Festival' in Lincoln, northern England on August 26, 2016. The four-day alternative lifestyle festival is the largest and longest running

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People walk the streets of downtown in their costumes as they head for the Convention Center and Comic-Con 2016 on July 23, 2016, in San Diego, California. San Diego, with its large, permenent military population, has become a popular summer destination for conventioneers, golf enthusiasts, and cruise lines.

People walk the streets of downtown in their costumes as they head for the Convention Center and Comic-Con 2016 on July 23, 2016, in San Diego, California. San Diego, with its large, permenent military

The Museum of the History of Science in Oxford, United Kingdom, was the first museum to curate a Steampunk exhibition, according to Laura Ashby, Audience Development Officer for the museum. (Museum of the History of Science, Oxford) less

A Steampunk Safari at the Woodland Park Zoo in 2009. Check out the group's main page for more photos and details related to Steamcon and its upcoming events. (R. "Martin" Armstrong)

A Steampunk Safari at the Woodland Park Zoo in 2009. Check out the group's main page for more photos and details related to Steamcon and its upcoming events. (R. "Martin" Armstrong)

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Diana Vick, vice chair of Steamcon®, said these are three steampunk girl pins she designed for the Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle. Check Steamcon 's main page for more photos and details related to Steamcon and its upcoming events. (Diana Vick) less

Diana Vick, vice chair of Steamcon®, said these are three steampunk girl pins she designed for the Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle. Check Steamcon 's main page for more photos and details related to Steamcon and ... more

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Amanda Scrivener & Thomas D Williford's Steampunk arm from the Steampunk display at the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford University, United Kingdom, in 2009. The museum was the first museum to curate a Steampunk exhibition, according to Laura Ashby, Audience Development Officer for the museum. (Museum of the History of Science, Oxford) less

Dr Grymm's Eye-pod from the Steampunk display at the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford University, United Kingdom, in 2009. The museum was the first museum to curate a Steampunk exhibition, according to Laura Ashby, Audience Development Officer for the museum. (Museum of the History of Science, Oxford) less

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Molly 'Porkshanks' Friedrich's Complete Mechanical Womb from the Steampunk display at the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford University, United Kingdom, in 2009. The museum was the first museum to curate a Steampunk exhibition, according to Laura Ashby, Audience Development Officer for the museum. (Museum of the History of Science, Oxford) less

Belgian artist Stephane Halleux's fantastical figures from the Steampunk display at the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford University, United Kingdom, in 2009. The museum was the first museum to curate a Steampunk exhibition, according to Laura Ashby, Audience Development Officer for the museum. (Museum of the History of Science, Oxford) less

Steampunk enthusiasts walk through the annual Wave-Gotik-Treffen music festival on May 26, 2012 in Leipzig, Germany. The event began in the 1990s and has since grown into one of the biggest gatherings of Goth scene followers in Europe with around 20,000 participants. Cybergoth and Steampunk have emerged to blend bold colors with Victorian fashion elegance and 19th and 20th century fashion accessories into a look reminiscent of a mutated Venetian carnival. (Adam Berry/Getty Images) less

Steampunk enthusiasts walk through the annual Wave-Gotik-Treffen music festival on May 26, 2012 in Leipzig, Germany. The event began in the 1990s and has since grown into one of the biggest gatherings of Goth ... more

Steampunk style is showing up in many more movies - especially since the 1999 movie 'Wild, Wild, West. In this photo, Michael Falzon performs during a dress rehearsal for War of the Worlds on November 27, 2012 in London, England. (Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) less

Steampunk style is showing up in many more movies - especially since the 1999 movie 'Wild, Wild, West. In this photo, Michael Falzon performs during a dress rehearsal for War of the Worlds on November 27, 2012 ... more

Photo: Ben Pruchnie, Multiple

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Even going to the dogs. (Castlefest 2011/Flickr) Photo-4046424.55295 - seattlepi.com

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A custom steampunk-style Hughes And Kettner speaker cabinet. Part of Canadian progression rock band Rush's touring equipment. During a shoot for Total Guitar Magazine in 2011. (Gavin Roberts/Total Guitar Magazine via Getty Images) less

A custom steampunk-style Hughes And Kettner speaker cabinet. Part of Canadian progression rock band Rush's touring equipment. During a shoot for Total Guitar Magazine in 2011. (Gavin Roberts/Total Guitar ... more

Lance Greathouse's Backyard Barbeque. Greathouse decked out a standard cooler in steampunk-inspired metal panels and rivets and added wheels, the motor from one of his old robots, and an R/C car controller so he can drive it from afar. Using the controller, he can steer the cooler over to a friend, open the lid, and offer a beverage. (John B. Carnett/Bonnier Corp. via Getty Images) less

Lance Greathouse's Backyard Barbeque. Greathouse decked out a standard cooler in steampunk-inspired metal panels and rivets and added wheels, the motor from one of his old robots, and an R/C car controller so ... more

At the steampunk decorated home of Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum, an antique keyboard with inserted changing photos of his family on six screens inserted in the desk is in the 20,000 leagues under the sea office of his. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) less

At the steampunk decorated home of Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum, an antique keyboard with inserted changing photos of his family on six screens inserted in the desk is in the 20,000 leagues under the sea office ... more

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At the steampunk decorated home of Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum, a contraption he designed includes knobs, a fork, a watch. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

At the steampunk decorated home of Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum, a contraption he designed includes knobs, a fork, a watch. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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Two watches by Haruo Suekichi from the Steampunk display at the Museum of the History of Science at Oxford University, United Kingdom, in 2009. The museum was the first museum to curate a Steampunk exhibition, according to Laura Ashby, Audience Development Officer for the museum. (Museum of the History of Science, Oxford) less

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A stunning watch by Japanese artist Haruo Suekichi from the Steampunk display at the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford University, United Kingdom, in 2009. The museum was the first museum to curate a Steampunk exhibition, according to Laura Ashby, Audience Development Officer for the museum. (Museum of the History of Science, Oxford) less

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The beginning of it all? Books such as Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under the Sea" (1870) inspired a lot of steampunk imagery. This
image was originally featured in the Hetzel edition of 20000 Lieues Sous
les Mers, and has also been featured in more recent editions (this
particular instance was scanned in a recent edition). The images were
originally drawn by Alphonse de Neuville and Édouard Riou. (Wimimedia Commons) less

The beginning of it all? Books such as Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under the Sea" (1870) inspired a lot of steampunk imagery. This
image was originally featured in the Hetzel edition of 20000 ... more

Photo: Multiple

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The beginning of it all? Books such as Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under the Sea" (1870) inspired a lot of steampunk imagery. This
image was originally featured in the Hetzel edition of 20000 Lieues Sous
les Mers, and has also been featured in more recent editions (this
particular instance was scanned in a recent edition). The images were
originally drawn by Alphonse de Neuville and Édouard Riou. (Wikimeida Commons) less

The beginning of it all? Books such as Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under the Sea" (1870) inspired a lot of steampunk imagery. This
image was originally featured in the Hetzel edition of 20000 ... more

Photo: Multiple

The beginning of it all? Books such as Jules Verne's... Photo-4046377.55295 - seattlepi.com